(SPOT.ph) While some may believe that history is not worth looking into, amounting to merely gossip, or, worse, skimmable for cherry-picking facts that fit one's narrative, there are those who are truly proud of their nation and embrace all of history; highs and lows, warts and all. Those who fought for the independence of the Philippines would like contemporary Filipinos to always keep an eye on the past, as that is where the blueprint of what to build—and what to avoid—is located.
And those with a watchful eye on history will certainly know Intramuros, the historic walled site within Manila that housed many wishful dreams of Filipinos fighting through multiple generations of different foreign occupations. To appropriate a quote from One Direction, the place has got a "whole lot of history," which fittingly makes it the perfect place for a quaint little store for those wanting to develop a deeper appreciation for Philippine history and cultural heritage.
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Take a look at the new Pilibustero flagship store in Intramuros, Manila:
The clothing shop Pilibustero has opened its flagship store at Intramuros, Manila. While its signature history-inspired and heritage-themed graphic tees and hoodies are on sale at the store, you can also find a variety of books centered on Philippine history. From the tees to the books, the goods at the store all fall within a P200 to P1,200 price range.
Literally built into the historical walls of Intramuros, the store sports a look that'll make you feel as if you're being transported throughout history, so it makes perfect sense to cop hand-crafted, local goods with designs that center around the different cultures within the Philippines and integral figures from history. You know, to keep as memorabilia from your trip to Intramuros.
You can cop graphic tees, tote bags, bucket hats, and face masks at Pilibustero. The designs on the clothing celebrate moments and figures from our history through classic and pop art, which truly makes you remember how the Philippines has one of the richest histories of any nation in the world. No cap.
Beyond outward displays of appreciation for the subject, you can also expand your own canvas by buying books with in-depth insights into the nation. While the official catalog hasn't been released, what we can spot from photos released are books such as Interrogations in Philippine Cultural History, The Philippines Is Not a Small Country, and Asian Place, Filipino Nation: A Global Intellectual History of the Philippine Revolution.
Check out what you can spot at the flagship store.
Pilibustero is located at General Luna Gap 2, corner Muralla Street, Intramuros Metro Manila. Store operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, check out the official Pilibustero Facebook page and Instagram.
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